In this section, you’ll find tools and resources to help you build strong relationships and get better results when you manage up and sideways.

Where to Start

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Article / publication

Using Sphere of Control to Build Resilience

Sphere of control is a concept that helps people focus their precious time and energy on the things they can control so that they can make a greater impact where it matters most.

4 min read
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Article / publication

Perspective-Taking for Stronger Relationships

The more self-awareness and authentic consideration of others we cultivate, the better equipped we are to build and get better results, especially during moments of conflict, tension, and frustration. One key way to do this is through perspective-taking.

5 min read
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Tool / Template

Getting Aligned Worksheet

Set yourself (or your team) up for success by getting aligned with your project lead or manager on priorities, expectations, resources, and check-in points along the way.

2.5 min read

Additional Resources

Resource Type
Article / publication

Using Sphere of Control to Build Resilience

Sphere of control is a concept that helps people focus their precious time and energy on the things they can control so that they can make a greater impact where it matters most.

4 min read
Resource Type
Tool / Template

Getting Aligned Worksheet

Set yourself (or your team) up for success by getting aligned with your project lead or manager on priorities, expectations, resources, and check-in points along the way.

2.5 min read
Resource Type
Article / publication

Perspective-Taking for Stronger Relationships

The more self-awareness and authentic consideration of others we cultivate, the better equipped we are to build and get better results, especially during moments of conflict, tension, and frustration. One key way to do this is through perspective-taking.

5 min read
Resource Type
Article / publication

Give More (and Better) Feedback with CSAW

Working on a team requires great communication—giving clear directions, aligning on expectations, and offering (and receiving) feedback that helps people grow. In this article, we share a simple framework for giving more and better feedback: CSAW.

5 min read
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Tool / Template

CSAW Worksheet and Sample

Nervous about giving feedback? This worksheet will help you think about what you want to say and how to say it with CSAW (Connect, Share, Ask, Wrap up).

2 min read
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Tool / Template

Division of Labor Samples

A division of labor helps two or more people clarify which responsibilities each person holds. Here we share two samples.

3 min read
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Tool / Template

CSAW hoja de trabajo y muestra

¿Nervioso de dar retroalimentación? Esta hoja de trabajo le ayudará a pensar en lo que quiere decir y en cómo decirlo con CSAW (Conectar, Compartir, Preguntar, Concluir).

2 min read
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Article / publication

Dar más (y mejor) retroalimentación con CSAW

Trabajar en un equipo requiere una gran comunicación: dar instrucciones claras, alinear las expectativas y ofrecer (y recibir) comentarios que ayuden a las personas a crecer. En este artículo, compartimos un marco simple para dar más y mejor retroalimentación: CSAW (Conectar, Compartir, Preguntar, Concluir).

5.5 min read
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Tool / Template

Alinearse: hoja de trabajo

Prepárese (o prepare a su equipo) para el éxito poniéndose de acuerdo con su gerente o jefe de proyecto sobre las prioridades, las expectativas, los recursos y los puntos de control a lo largo del camino.

2 min read
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